9.07.2018

Chicago Museum Free Days 2018 Update

I've got some hot off the presses Chicago museum news! Several of the large museums downtown have added free days this month and after further inspection I found that several added more in the next couple of months as well! Who doesn't love a free museum? So I thought I'd give you an update on the free museums in the Chicago area. Happy Museuming!

First Free Sunday - Free admission for visitors 15 and under on the first Sunday of each month

Field Museum of Natural History1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-9410
Illinois residents can enjoy free Basic admission on Field Museum Discount Days. On these Discount Days, Illinois residents may upgrade to a Discovery Pass for $11 or upgrade to an All-Access Pass for $18.

January 3, 4, 15, 27, 28

February 1-28

June 20-22

September 15-17, 30

October 8, 21, 28, 31

November 11, 18

December 9, 16

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
773-684-1414
These are Illinois resident discount days. The Museum of Science & Industry is also pairing with the Walt Disney Company to do a special free Sunday in September to EVERYONE!! This is an online promotion so you have to purchase prior to your visit.

These local historical institutions usually have free admission, suggested donation or an extremely low fee which will usually include a tour. Since a majority these institutions are run by volunteers be sure to check what their hours are since sometimes they will only be open certain days of the week to the public.

***While this list is pretty comprehensive there are a number of museum's that don't advertise free/discounted days but you should definitely be sure to check them out as well because there are some amazing museums in the Chicago area***

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